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Finding the Third Proportional to 331.31 and 676.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 331.31 and 676.13 is: 1,379.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.31 : 676.13 = 676.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.31/676.13 = 676.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.31x = 676.13 × 676.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.31x = 457,145.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,145.02/331.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.80

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